- Midori: Tome, what do you think of George?
- Tome Matsuki: I don't know anything about Americans.
- Midori: But he's nice, right?
- Tome Matsuki: Yes, he is. But he's so huge.
- Midori: Big body, big heart. Big Japanese men are kinder too.
- Midori: He's really - you know - amazing.
- Tome Matsuki: Better than George?
- Midori: George was just a kid by comparison.
- [laughs]
- Tome Matsuki: You're sinful too.
- Midori: I guess I am.
- Tome Matsuki: It's the sin of carnal desire from a previous life.
- [Midori laughs]
- Madam: If you don't like it, get out now. But a woman over 30 won't find the food and shelter you get here. Here you get 12,000 a month just for working ten jobs.
- Tome Matsuki: You never told me this was a brothel. This is outrageous. Prostitution is evil. I met you at church. I thought I'd be safe here.
- Madam: You idiot! All this talk of prostitution. People sell sex because there are buyers. We don't just take people's money like at the races. Our customers go away happy.
- Tome Matsuki: Miyako, you mustn't quarrel with the clients. Listen, everyone: Men only like quiet, gentle, obedient girls.
- Karasawa: I need a good girl for tonight. This guy is with Fuji Steel.
- Tome Matsuki: What time?
- Karasawa: It's already 4:00. Have her get ready now.
- Tome Matsuki: How about Miyako?
- Karasawa: Too young. Bribing this guy is a tall order. She's no better than Hanako. He's a handsome man.
- Tome Matsuki: Are you telling me to go?
- Karasawa: That way I wouldn't have to worry. If tonight doesn't go well, I'll really be sunk. It's do or die.
- Midori: I sell my body because I love him. Got that?
- Tome Matsuki: I see. You're so in love that you can't give the clients decent service.
- Tome Matsuki: [together, nude in a hot tub] I've always wanted this kind of security.
- Karasawa: Security? You feel secure with me?
- Tome Matsuki: Well, you have money.
- Karasawa: Money doesn't bring security. If a sumo wrestler loses three tournaments, his ranking drops. And if a sumo champion loses, he has to quit.
- Tome Matsuki: This is like a dream. Can I call you "father"?
- Karasawa: Why?
- Tome Matsuki: I don't have a real father. I like the sound of it. "Father." It has a nice ring.
- Karasawa: I won't interfere with your love life. You can have a lover or sleep with anyone you want - except twice a week. You're wonderful. I won't let you go, even if it kills me. Stay with me and I'll make you happy as long as you want. You've only seen the surface of happiness. I'll show you the real depths. I'll buy you anything, do anything.
- Nobuko: Mama, Grandpa said something.
- Tome Matsuki: Papa, what is it? Tell me.
- Nobuko: Milk. He wants milk. Grandpa. What do you mean? Milk?
- [Tome disrobes]
- Nobuko: What are you doing, Mama?
- Tome Matsuki: Papa, here's some milk. Papa, it's my milk. It's Tome's milk. Drink. Go on. Go on. Drink.